Formica counter top, new scratch & dent appliances & immediately got $825/mo.

Cabinets, countertops, appliances, clean up, smoke damage, etc added up to $50,000.

Stainless steel, biggest kitchen faucet, shower heads.Granite or quarter counter top are expected to bring in a higher price, flooring.

I learned that in Germany (and possibly other EU countries) the tenant supplies his/her own kitchen -all appliances, cabinets, countertops, etc.

I saved thousands by doing a lot of cosmetic work, which includes: installing my kitchen cabinets, countertops, tile, backsplash, installing tile in the bathroom, the toilet, and a lot of other cosmetic stuff, especially the floorboards, crown, and casing. 

I've done it on 4 or 5 rental tubs and cultured marble counter-tops with great results.

But the pink 1980's laminate kitchen countertops are an eyesore.

And don’t expect granite countertop rents with a formica budget.

So we are no way experience at all.Here is the info:- 3 UNITS - 2BD/1BA - 1 UNIT - 1BD/1BA- GYM ON PROPERTY UNDER UNIT 1- SECURITY SYSTEM IN EACH UNIT WITH 3 OUTDOOR CAMERAS- POOL WITH LARGE PARTY DECK- STONE FIRE PIT- SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS- ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORS- STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCE PACKAGE-Potential Rent Calculated to be: $1,800, $2,700, and $2,800.As a noobie investor looking to get experience, I thought I would help my father move down and help run the property, find tenants, market, manage, etc. until I can systemize it and move back to Boston, MA (where we are currently located).

(My DIY specialty)New lights & ceiling fanNew flooring - vinyl plank throughout entire houseNew cabinet pullsNew sink, faucet, and laminate counter tops What we haven't decided is what to do with the cabinets.